Wireless Charging

hurricanoday · June 19, 2015

I've been wondering about this as well. I've had my 15 Denali for a month and while reading the manual I came across the wireless charging section. I looked online at the "Build and Price" on the Denali and it isn't an option.

yukon denali not sierra.

Pacman33 · June 15, 2016

Hi everyone. I'm new to the forum but I was hoping someone might be able to help me out. I was wondering if anyone had opened up a 2015 Yukons center console lid. I have the oem wireless charging parts and would like to install them. I posted images of what I'm working with. There are no screws to be seen and I can't seem to pop any pieces off without them bending like they will break. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

CounterMeasure · June 15, 2016

If it helps, I added a wireless charger to my Denali. See http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/169848-3-coil-wireless-charger-install-in-2015-sierra-denali/.

Pacman33 · June 15, 2016

If it helps, I added a wireless charger to my Denali. See http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/169848-3-coil-wireless-charger-install-in-2015-sierra-denali/.

Thanks for trying to assist. Yeah I saw your thread and it is one of the ones that encouraged me to try and add it. Your console lid looks very straight forward with easy access to screws. Mine however has no visible screws and I see no clear way to tear it down, unfortunately. If anybody else has accessed this type of console lid, please chime in. Maybe I just need to buy one of those repair manuals from an auto parts store and hope there is a clear schematic in there.

gmckenzie · June 15, 2016

If it is similar to the 40/20/40 bench seat setup, the plastic does just pop off giving access to the screws. I took my lid off to do the dremel work.

Pacman33 · June 15, 2016

If it is similar to the 40/20/40 bench seat setup, the plastic does just pop off giving access to the screws. I took my lid off to do the dremel work.

Thank you. I will try to pry at it again. I was using a flat head screwdriver and tried in several areas but the plastic was bending like it would break. I will give it another go. I really appreciate the response.

Pacman33 · June 15, 2016

Looks like I was going about it all wrong. I was trying to go in thru the top instead the bottom pops off. I posted pics in case it can help someone in the future.

gmckenzie · June 15, 2016

Sorry. I could have been clearer. That is what I did. once the bottom plastic piece was off, I unscrewed everything so I could dremel it outside of the ruck.

tenhurst · July 7, 2016

got the wireless charging on my 2016 sierra,too slow.charges faster with quick charger in power outlet.

fbachman · July 8, 2016

got the wireless charging on my 2016 sierra,too slow.charges faster with quick charger in power outlet.

uhhhh, yeah, you're right... charges slow and always will wrt to a dedicated wired quick charger. I think the wireless charging in the console is more meant to "maintain" or minimally charge, rather than quick charge from 0-100 in an hour.

Mine will charge somewhat, but, like you said, I do keep a Q2.0 in the center console for "emergencies: ...

Dunc · July 8, 2016

I'm glad I don't have the OEM wireless charger in my '15. Gives me the easy ability to upgrade as hardware gets better. For example, I just recently switched out the charging pad for a fast wireless charger pad. Big improvement.

redwngr · July 8, 2016

Seems to me that if an improved wireless charger is available you could upgrade even if the factory one is installed.

If you want to use Android Auto/Carplay and GoogleMaps with the neat traffic feature, the phone has to be cable connected anyway. Kinda makes wireless a little redundant.

Tried the wireless charging with an S7. Works finewith just the phone, but with a protective case installed the phone doesn't fit (it's to wide) deep enough into charge pad for it to work.

fbachman · July 8, 2016

Seems to me that if an improved wireless charger is available you could upgrade even if the factory one is installed.

If you want to use Android Auto/Carplay and GoogleMaps with the neat traffic feature, the phone has to be cable connected anyway. Kinda makes wireless a little redundant.

Tried the wireless charging with an S7. Works finewith just the phone, but with a protective case installed the phone doesn't fit (it's to wide) deep enough into charge pad for it to work.

Probably sized for an i-phone is my guess.

redwngr · July 9, 2016

Probably sized for an i-phone is my guess.

It's perfect for the S7, as long as it's not in the otterbox.

Cohen · July 9, 2016

Seems to me that if an improved wireless charger is available you could upgrade even if the factory one is installed.

If you want to use Android Auto/Carplay and GoogleMaps with the neat traffic feature, the phone has to be cable connected anyway. Kinda makes wireless a little redundant.

Tried the wireless charging with an S7. Works finewith just the phone, but with a protective case installed the phone doesn't fit (it's to wide) deep enough into charge pad for it to work.

I have a UAG case on my S7 an it fits perfectly. Not completely encased over the front like the top tier Otterbox but all of the UAG cases are pretty slim and have a MIL-Spec associated with it and the phone is waterpr....resistant anyway. Unfortunately I did my own experiment over the 4th of July weekend and jumped in the creek with my phone in my pocket and she still works (Just as Lil' Wayne advertised)! Guess we'll see how long it takes for the corrosion to take over lol